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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Guermantes Way, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Saint-Loup introduce the narrator to Mme. Guermantes in Paris in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?
(a) She is out of town.
(b) She shuts the door on them.
(c) He says she is too busy.
(d) He says she is no longer nice.

2. What happens when people dine with Mme. de Villeparis in "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?
(a) Their social status raises.
(b) They are given lots of money.
(c) Their social status decreases.
(d) They are escorted home.

3. While visiting Saint-Loup in "Guermantes Way, Part I," what does the narrator talk about with the soldiers?
(a) Technology.
(b) Women.
(c) Higher education.
(d) Military strategy.

4. During the party at the Villeparisis' in "Guermantes Way, Part I," who embarrasses the narrator?
(a) Alix.
(b) Bloch.
(c) Mme. de Villeparisis.
(d) Saint-Loup.

5. When they are in Paris, why does Odette want money from Swann?
(a) To take a house.
(b) To go out for dinner.
(c) To repay a loan.
(d) To buy a dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between "Place-names" and "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?

2. In "Swann In Love," who is Swann's competition for Odette's affection?

3. In "Swann In Love," what explanation is given for Mme. de Verdurin's health palpitations?

4. In Balbec, what do some of the ladies at the hotel doubt about the Marquis and the Princess?

5. What does Swann come to realize about his relationship with Odette at the end of "Swann In Love"?

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